Q. Deserts such as Sahara are generally found between 20° and 30° latitudes in western parts of the continents. This is because these regions ________

Correct Answer

Have offshore winds throughout the year

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    A)Limestone
    B)Basalt
    C)Granite
    D)Cobalt
    Answer: Granite
  • Q. Which one of the following countries does not border Mediterranean Sea?
    A)Italy
    B)Malta
    C)Libya
    D)Bulgaria
    Answer: Bulgaria
  • Q. Which of the following countries has got its map on its flag?
    A)Jordan
    B)Congo
    C)Cyprus
    D)Libya
    Answer: Cyprus
  • Q. Which of the following is not correctly matched?
    A)Lsobath-Unes joining points of equal seabed depth
    B)Isohaline-Lines joining points of equal salinity in sea
    C)Isohels-Lines joining areas of equal rainfall
    D)Isobars-Lines joining areas of equal atmospheric pressure
    Answer: Isohels-Lines joining areas of equal rainfall
  • Q. Lakes formed due to marine deposits are
    A)Ox-bow lakes
    B)Crater lakes
    C)Cirque lakes
    D)Lagoons
    Answer: Lagoons
  • Q. Which of the following is the largest island?
    A)Honshu
    B)Sumatra
    C)Madagascar
    D)Cuba
    Answer: Madagascar
  • Q. Which of the following types of soils is most suited for tea cultivation?
    A)Black soils
    B)Laterite soils
    C)Red soils
    D)Alluvial soils
    Answer: Laterite soils
  • Q. On December 22, the sun: 1. is not visible at north pole 2. is only visible for a few minutes at the Antarctic Circle 3. rises south of east and sets south of west at the Tropic of Cancer 4. rises south of east and set south of west at the equator
    A)1, 3 and 4
    B)1 and 3
    C)2, 3 and 4
    D)1, 2, 3 and 4
    Answer: 1, 3 and 4
  • Q. Which state is a jute abundant state?
    A)Tamil Nadu
    B)West Bengal
    C)Tamil Nadu
    D)Orissa
    Answer: West Bengal
  • Q. Which type of soil retains maximum water?
    A)Loamy soil
    B)Sandy soil
    C)Clayey soil
    D)Rocky soil
    Answer: Clayey soil
  • Q. Which of the following pairs of countries are the leading manufacturers of cement in the world?
    A)China and India
    B)U.S.A. and Russia
    C)Japan and Russia
    D)U.S.A. and U.K.
    Answer: China and India
  • Q. Which of the following characteristics is not true of alluvial soils?
    A)These are usually fine grained
    B)These vary from sandy loam to clay in texture
    C)These are generally rich in phosphorus but poor in potash
    D)These are by far the most fertile
    Answer: These are generally rich in phosphorus but poor in potash
  • Q. According to census 2001, the highest density of population is in the state of
    A)Chhattisgarh
    B)Maharashtra
    C)Karnataka
    D)Delhi
    Answer: Delhi
  • Q. The equatorial regions receive rainfall throughout the year. The annual rainfall is generally about ________
    A)200 cms
    B)80 cms
    C)160 cms
    D)250 cms
    Answer: 250 cms
  • Q. A broad, low embankment built up along the banks of a river channel during floods is called
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    B)Delta
    C)Levee
    D)Dune
    Answer: Levee
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    A)Haryana
    B)U.P.
    C)Punjab
    D)Jammu and Kashmir
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  • Q. Which of the following state is considered as the traditional area for tank irrigation in India?
    A)Assam
    B)Gujarat
    C)Tamil Nadu
    D)Orissa
    Answer: Tamil Nadu
  • Q. The broken hill famous for zinc and lead are located in
    A)Germany
    B)Turkey
    C)France
    D)Australia
    Answer: Australia
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    B)Bhitarkanika
    C)Chandipur-on-sea
    D)Simlipal
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    B)Mulching
    C)Intercropping
    D)Terrace farming
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